LAHORE – Hundreds of Pakistanis travel to Saudi Arabia every year for employment or businesses. Before flying to the Arab country, it is necessary for them to get National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) from Nadra.
NADRA holds the authority to manage, record, and issue NICOP to Pakistani diaspora living in Saudi Arabia or other countries.
All citizens living abroad can get an NICOP card by following an hassle-free process as it allows visa-free travel to Pakistan in the case of dual nationality.
For Pakistani residents in Saudi Arabia and other countries, obtaining the new Smart NICOP can be done by visiting any Nadra center.
NADRA has different fee structures for Smart NICOP based on regions – Zone A and Zone B. Saudi Arabia falls in Zone B.
NICOP Fee in Pak Rupees for Saudi Arabia
As of August 2024, there is no change in the NICOP fee for Saudi Arabia as the normal fee for NICOP stands at Rs5,620 while urgent fee is Rs8,440. Nadra also offers executive category to the customers. The fee for executive category stands at Rs11,250.
NICOP Online Fee for Saudi Arabia
If you apply for the NICOP online, the fee will be charged in dollars. The normal fee in US dollars for NICOP stands at $20, urgent fee $30 and executive fee $40.
| NICOP Saudi Arabia Fee | Normal Fee | Urgent Fee | Executive Fee |
| Charges | $20 | $30 | $40 |
How to Apply for NICOP Online
To apply online for NICOP through NADRA platform, Click below:
http://id.nadra.gov.pk/new-nicop/
